Summary: This protein is part of a large family of nuclear receptor
transcription factors involved in signaling pathways. Nuclear
receptors have been shown to regulate pathways involved in
embryonic development, as well as in maintenance of proper cell
function in adults. Members of this family are characterized by
discrete domains that function in DNA and ligand binding. This gene
encodes a retinal nuclear receptor that is a ligand-dependent
transcription factor. Defects in this gene are a cause of enhanced
S cone syndrome. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding
different isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Jul
2008].